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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1954
Page
13
Columnist notes Archie Moore's plea for a title shot and a public push by the IBC to promote a Marciano bout. The piece chronicles Moore's 38th birthday, weight challenges, and the media campaign to draw fan support, while contrasting other coaching and college sports tidbits.
Iowa college teams plan 31 tilts with Iowa State debut and key matchups. Carleton visits Iowa State Monday. Monmouth at Coe and Cornell on Friday and Saturday. Luther and Wartburg strong in conference action as Morningside, Dubuque, and others pursue early season wins. Games spread across Monday through Sunday with league play beginning in the Iowa conference.
West Union rallied to win the final three bouts but lost to Cedar Falls 19 to 21. John Henderson of West Union pinned Jerry Schultz in 5 minutes 20 seconds to close the match.
Detroit and Cleveland headed toward a third straight NFL championship clash after Cleveland clinched at least a share of the Eastern title as Detroit tied the Eagles 13 13 for a Western crown. The death of Redskins guard Dave Sparks in a weekend game cast a pall over the league’s 1954 campaign. Sparks died of a heart attack two hours after a 34 14 loss to Cleveland. He had hip trouble earlier but returned to play and felt fine in the dressing room. Sparks was the second NFL player to die in season history, after Cardinals tackle Stan Mauldin in 1948. Detroit’s rally produced a 13 13 tie with Philadelphia with Lew Carpenter and Doak Walker accounting for the go ahead points. The Giants still had a mathematical chance, needing a Pittsburgh loss and a Detroit or Cleveland loss to tie for the title. The schedule showed Detroit at Cleveland on December 19 and a potential championship game at Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium on December 26.
Washington Redskins tackle Dave Sparks died at 26 from coronary thrombosis after a game. Coroner Dr William Welburn said a prior minor heart seizure occurred less than 24 hours earlier and that exertion worsened the condition. Sparks collapsed after dining with Lt Domenick Corella in Arlington following the Sunday game against Cleveland Browns.
All Saints stayed tied for the Catholic Grade school league lead by beating St. Ludmila 67 to 3 as Tom Kluck scored 27 and Denis Walsh 18. St. Wenceslaus edged St. Matthew's 28 to 27 led by Jim Vlasek with 11 and Joe Toman with 10 for St. Matthew's.
Sacred Heart defeated St Joseph of Bellevue 74 to 72 in overtime after trailing by nine in the third quarter. Tom George scored 30 as Ken Oeschger and Joe McAleer contributed. Bellevue’s Ernst led with 23. Sacred Heart girls won 61 to 48 with Susan Staner and Fran Ferring scoring 23 and 20.
Cresco Notre Dame beat Ossian DeSales twice in How-Winn conference action. The boys won 57 to 24 with Wendell scoring 16 while Hawkins added 11 for DeSales. The girls prevailed 53 to 34 led by Delores Skretta with 22 and Bickford with 21 as DeSales players Braun Klaisert and Bohr each had 10.
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Iowa Indiana Wisconsin aim to improve on an 11-4 Big Ten nonconference record after a weekend where Michigan State upset Detroit 84-78. Indiana led by Wally Choice 29 points. Ohio State's Robin Freeman scored 38 as they beat Butler 98-80.
Iowa hosts Nebraska at 7 30 p m in TowA Nebraska with new coach Jerry Bush aims to rebound after an 81 70 loss to Iowa last December Sophomore Matzke Renzelman and Fagler lead the Huskers while Iowa counter with a 5 3 series edge in a long rivalry. tickets on sale in fieldhouse lobby and athletic department.
Luther College defeated Bemidji 77 to 53 in Decorah. The Norse built a 40 18 halftime lead as 14 players scored and 18 saw action. Lake led Luther with 20 points on 16 free throws, followed by Wil Wilson with 18.
The Chicago White Sox completed a seven player deal with the Baltimore Orioles trading catcher Clint Courtney for pitchers Don Johnson Don Ferrarese and infielder Fred Marsh plus catcher Matt Batts and others. The swap, announced as winter meetings opened, involved no cash.
St Louis AP Veteran coach Blair Gullion of Washington University urges stopping rule tinkering to restore fan interest. He blames the “cheap basket” and favors balance between offense and defense with stronger motion and pattern play. He cites high scores due to bonus shots and weak defense, urging a multi year pause on rule changes.
Johnny Michelosen formerly with the Steelers becomes University of Pittsburgh head football coach succeeding Lowell Red Dawson who resigned after a heart illness. Michelosen, a Sutherland protege, had been Pitt assistant and his three year deal details were not disclosed.
Cornell's basketball team aims for a third consecutive win as they meet Morningside in Sioux City Monday night. The Rams average 90 points per game after beating Luther and Grinnell, with center Ed Brunsting slated to lead the Sioux City attack against Cornell.
Wessel leads public school scoring with 22 points as Roosevelt Dan Wessel lifts average to 18.2 ppg after a 65-63 loss to Dubuque. Sanborn tops parochial scoring with 26.1 ppg while Maher stays second at 21.1. local standings show Franklin, Wilson, St. Wenceslaus and Marion within reach.
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